( or ), for short NYT Mini Crossword Clue
The answer to the “( or ), for short” crossword clue is PAREN (5 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Mini and Universal crosswords, most recently on August 13, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1P2A3R4E5N
PAREN: a parenthesis.
Best answers for “( or ), for short”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAREN | 5 | ( or ), for short |
| 2 | LIL | 3 | Short, for short similar clue |
| 3 | TERSE | 5 | Short similar clue |
| 4 | TIL | 3 | Up to, for short similar clue |
| 5 | SNAPAT | 6 | Be short with similar clue |
| 6 | SHY | 3 | Short similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the ( or ), for short Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the ( or ), for short crossword clue?
PAREN is the 5-letter answer to the “( or ), for short” crossword clue.
When was the ( or ), for short crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Mini of August 13, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the ( or ), for short crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with LIL (“Short, for short”), TERSE (“Short”), TIL (“Up to, for short”).